Chapter 5
How did she die?
"That's about it" said Robin as he finished telling Robin his story, only to hear him laughing to himself.
"WHAT'S SO FUNNY" yelled Robin as he prepared to strike Raziel with his Bo staff.
"I see the old bastard is still up to his old tricks" replied Raziel as he disarmed Robin in a single movement, "Like I said earlier I will not harm you, so please put away your weapon"
"You know Envoy?" asked Robin as he retrieved his Bo staff
"No but I am familiar with the creature you call 'The Wheel', we have a history" replied Raziel as he stood up and walked over to a nearby tombstone
"History?" asked Robin as he followed after Raziel
"He was a former master, he is the reason for my existence" snarled Raziel as he lunged his claw through the tombstone breaking it in half. Robin stared at this display of power with both awe and horror, if he was able to do that without even trying what could he do if he put his mind to it thought Robin as he walked up to Raziel
"So I guess you two aren't exactly friends" smiled Robin as he tried to lighten the mood.
"One could say that" smiled Raziel as he turned to face Robin , "Now from the sound of your story you need a little help in finding your friend"
"you know where she is?" asked Robin as his eyes glowed with hope
"She is in the Spectral Realm but we may already be too late" replied Raziel as he looked at Robin
"No I know she's still 'alive', I can feel it" replied Robin
There bond must be strong if he can feel her soul, could they be destined to be together, thought Raziel,
"Very well I shall help you my friend but be warned the price to get to the Spectral Realm is great" replied Raziel as he walked towards Robin
"I don't care what it costs me, I'll pay anything" exclaimed Robin as he grabbed Raziel and started to shake him
"Calm down my friend already said I will help, but first you must give me some more information" replied Raziel as he took Robins off of his body and motioned for him to sit back down on the bench.
"What do you want to know, ask me anything" replied Robin as the hope in his eyes glowed even brighter.
"Tell me when and how your Friend passed on" said Raziel as he stared into Robins eyes. He could sense that the question caused Robin severe pain, he felt sorry for Robin, no one this young should ever know this kind of pain thought Raziel as he awaited Robin's answer.
"It was about 3 days ago…..we where chasing after a bank robber…we followed him back to his hid out …….we thought we could take him easily….we where wrong" stammered Robin, it was clear that the question brought up some painful memories.
"I did it, I actually did, nobody can stop Arsenal" cried Arsenal as he threw the money into the air in celebration.
"Sorry to rain on your parade Arsenal but your going to jail" came the voice of Robin from the shadows.
"oh yeah and who's gonna stop me" screamed Arsenal as he looked around to see where the voice came from.
"Titan's go" yelled Robin as the Teen titans leapt from the shadows and attacked Arsenal.
Beast Boy was the first of the Titans to attack Arsenal, he changed into a huge green gorilla and attempted to strike Arsenal with his huge fists, but unfortunately Arsenal was well trained in various martial arts and was able to stop Beast Boy with a well placed kick. While he was celebrating his victory over Beast Boy, Robin took advantage and threw a Birdarang at Arsenal, unfortunately Arsenal caught the Birdarang and threw it back at Robin pinning him against the wall.
"Stick around Robin" laughed Arsenal as he charged towards Raven.
"Azarath Metrion Zinthos" chanted Raven as her black power surrounded Arsenal lifting him into the air.
"You think that's gonna stop me" yelled Arsenal as he threw a flash grenade at Raven blinding her long enough for Arsenal to escape and send here flying with a devastating kick.
"Who's next?" snickered Arsenal as he looked around him for the other Titans
"Yo ugly" shouted Cyborg as he changed his arm into his sonic cannon, "Try and stop this, ready Star?"
"Yes Cyborg" replied Starfire as she powered up a star bolt
"Give me your best shot" smiled Arsenal as he lowered his guard
"Okay" replied Cyborg as he and Starfire launched their new double team attack they had been working on, "NOVA CANNON" yelled Starfire and Cyborg and they released their power on Arsenal. The blast sent Arsenal flying into the wall and knocked him out cold.
"BOOYA" shouted Cyborg as he preformed a small victory dance
"Booya indeed Cyborg" cheered Starfire as she copied Cyborg's victory dance.
"Dude that was sick" said Beast Boy as he rubbed his head and patted Cyborg on the back
"Yeah who would have thought that new attack would work Rusty" smiled Robin as he joined the others.
"WHAT YOU SAY LITTLE MAN" growled Cyborg as he chased after Robin
"He has a point Cyborg" said Raven in her usual monotone.
"Since when do you take his side Dark Girl" yelled Cyborg as he gave up pursuing Robin and turned his attention on Raven.
"Well he is my boyfriend after all" blushed Raven as Robin came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.
"Since when?" asked Cyborg who like all the other titans had a shocked look on his face.
"Since about a month ago sorry we didn't tell you but we wanted to keep it a secret" replied Robin as he turned Raven to face him and kissed her.
"Dude I did want to see that" replied Beast Boy as he pretended to be sick.
"Oh this is wonderous news I suggest we celebrate the capture of Arsenal and the coming together of Robin and Raven with a movie night" chirped Starfire as she grabbed Raven and Robin and gave them both a bear hug.
But unfortunately their celebrations was interrupted as Arsenal regained his footing and threw a grenade in the midst of the happy teenagers.
"Titan's move" yelled Robin as he saw the grenade heading towards them but it was to late.
"See you in hell Titans" laughed Arsenal as the grenade exploded catching all the Titans in it's blast.
"Is everyone ok?" asked Robin as he awoke and held his ribs and looked around him.
"I am unharmed" chirped Starfire as she held her arm and floated towards Robin.
"My sensors say I'm fine" said Cyborg as he looked around him for Beast Boy.
"I'll have a large vegetarian pizza and a large coke please" said an unconscious Beast Boy.
"B B's fine as well, wake up man" said Cyborg as he kicked Beast Boy waking him up
"Dude I was having a really nice dream" said an angry looking Beast Boy.
"Raven you okay?" asked Robin as he looked around for Raven.
"Robin…" said a very weak sounding Raven
"Raven where are you" yelled Robin as he frantically searched for her
"I'm here" gasped Raven as she held her hand up so Robin could find her
"Raven are you…………oh God no" gasped Robin as he saw Raven lying on the ground with a piece of shrapnel lodged in her stomach
"CYBORG CALL AN AMBULANCE QUICK" screamed Robin as he dropped to his knees beside Raven .
"Why what's wrong?" asked Cyborg as he rushed over to Robin and saw Raven.
"JUST CALL THE DAM AMBULANCE" Robin screamed at Cyborg with a look of fear in his eyes
"Dude what's wrong?" asked Beast Boy as he walked up to Cyborg
"Raven's been hurt…. I need an ambulance now" replied Cyborg as he talked to the emergency services via his communicator.
"Raven don't you dare die on me" whispered Robin as he held Raven's hand
"Or you'll do what" smiled Raven as she looked into Robins eyes
"The ambulance is on it's way hang in there please" said Robin as tears flowed down his face.
"Don't cry Robin" smiled Raven as she lifted her free hand and wiped his tears away.
"Or you'll do what" smiled Robin as he held her hand even tighter.
"I don't have much time left" whispered Raven as she felt her life slipping away
"Cyborg where is that dam ambulance" cried Robin as he looked round to see Beast Boy and Starfire crying.
"It's on it's way man about another 5 minutes" replied Cyborg as he to started crying
"Come on Rae just 5 more minutes, hold on" whispered Robin as he kissed her forehead.
"Robin……" whispered Raven as she looked up at him
"Yes Raven?" replied Robin as he stroked her hair
"I just wanted you know that I lu…." but she lost conciseness just before she finished her sentence.
"Raven don't you dare quit on me I need you too dam much" said Robin as tears began forming in his eyes once more.
"Please wake up Raven" whispered Robin as the sond of sirens could be heard in the distance.
"She died on her way to hospital, I couldn't save her" said Robin as he tried to hold back his tears but failed letting them hit the ground like rain drops.
"I am sorry you had to remember that" said Raziel placing a hand on Robins shoulder, "But there is still hope".
"What do you mean?" asked Robin, the tears still pouring down his face
"Her body and soul can still be reunited but we must act quickly, tell me where is the her body?" asked Raziel as he looked Robin in the eyes as if he was staring into his very soul, it can't be thought Raziel.
"Back at the Tower" replied Robin as he wiped away his tears.
"Take me to this Tower we have much to do" replied Raziel as he changed back into his human form and looked at Robin in a new light
"Lead the way great warrior" smiled Raziel as he followed Robin to Titan's Tower